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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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